The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $83K.
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund at a glance
In short: The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund gave $136K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,900
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,988
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $21,368,436
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Theatre Development Fund ($45K). Together the top 8 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $205K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Development Fund New York, NY | Theatre Arts Sharaff RLBT Award Underwriting | $45,000 |
| McNay Art Museum San Antonio, TX | Charitable Contribution | $30,400 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| ARS Nova Theater I Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Dallas Opera Dallas, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Opera of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,368,436 | $701,800 | $656,341 | $135,900 | 8 | $529,843 | $83,303 |
| 2023 | $20,853,691 | $900,921 | $650,017 | $105,200 | 8 | $515,163 | $168,198 |
| 2022 | $20,826,866 | $547,992 | $653,861 | $122,850 | 7 | $514,785 | — |
| 2021 | $21,080,924 | $813,426 | $440,819 | $91,000 | 7 | $367,012 | $242,997 |
| 2020 | $20,702,425 | $93,382 | $638,135 | $205,000 | 7 | — | $17,907 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund is led by Mel L. Weingart, Director, Chair & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mel L. Weingart
Director, Chair & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Linda Hardberger
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Robert F. Perdziola
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Mel L Weingart (DIR, Chair, CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund
How much does The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund give each year?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund gave $136K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 8 grants.
What is The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's typical grant size?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $16,988, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund give grants?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and San Antonio, TX (3 grants).
Who are The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's largest grantees?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Theatre Development Fund ($45,000), McNay Art Museum ($30,400) and New York City Ballet ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $702K.
What is The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $21.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's EIN?
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2921417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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